Living Vincentian Today

expertise and experience. For
example, I have a legal background,
Dr. Martone is a moral theologian,
Dr. Sacca's focus is language and
culture and Dr. Leal's is history. As
we offer our perspectives on the
issues at the Mission, we find we
learn from each other. Furthermore,
we literally meet the world, and
form very cordial relationships."
Frank Cantelmo, Ph.D., a professor of biology and environmental science
who participates in the UN Forums on Forests, echoed those same
sentiments. When seated next to other delegates he found himself
tal king about his family and favorite recipes before getting down to
business. "A real bonding takes place with one-on-one understanding
of the other." This experience has
really informed my teaching and
my ability to think more globally,"
Professor Cantelmo observed.
" I've been able to bring an
international flavor to what I do,
and students are eager to hear
about these meetings. "
Professor Karen Leal, Ph.D., a
specialist in Middle Eastern studies,
was surprised to see how the same
historical issues she has studied
throughout her career still affect
women in many areas of the world.
"Advocacy on behalf of women is
especially difficult," she noted,
"because certain behaviors are so
ingrained in a country's culture.
"Many panelists are adamant these

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expertise and experience. For
example, I have a legal background,
Dr. Martone is a moral theologian,
Dr. Sacca's focus is language and
culture and Dr. Leal's is history. As
we offer our perspectives on the
issues at the Mission, we find we
learn from each other. Furthermore,
we literally meet the world, and
form very cordial relationships."
Frank Cantelmo, Ph.D., a professor of biology and environmental science
who participates in the UN Forums on Forests, echoed those same
sentiments. When seated next to other delegates he found himself
tal king about his family and favorite recipes before getting down to
business. "A real bonding takes place with one-on-one understanding
of the other." This experience has
really informed my teaching and
my ability to think more globally,"
Professor Cantelmo observed.
" I've been able to bring an
international flavor to what I do,
and students are eager to hear
about these meetings. "
Professor Karen Leal, Ph.D., a
specialist in Middle Eastern studies,
was surprised to see how the same
historical issues she has studied
throughout her career still affect
women in many areas of the world.
"Advocacy on behalf of women is
especially difficult," she noted,
"because certain behaviors are so
ingrained in a country's culture.
"Many panelists are adamant these